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Iran welcomes any practical initiative that terminates sanctions: Spokeswoman

Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has stated that Iran, in the path of negotiations with the United States, welcomes any practical initiative that terminates sanctions and ensures the rights of the nation.

Lifting of sanctions Iran’s main demand in talks with US: Spokesman

The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that Tehran’s fundamental demand in any negotiations with Washington is the removal of sanctions in a way that has tangible and fully effective results.

FM Araghchi stresses strategic cooperation between Iran, Russia, China

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized the necessity of trilateral cooperation between Iran, Russia, and China to address global challenges during an interview with Russia’s RT network.

Trump voices hope Russia, Ukraine make a deal within days, promises ‘big business’ with US

Russia and Ukraine will be able to "do big business" with the United States if they secure a peace agreement in the next week, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post. Trump's comments come shortly after he threatened to pull U.S. support from the peace process altogether if either Russia or Ukraine caused negotiations to stall.

Pentagon chief shared Yemen attack details in second Signal chat: Report

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has shared information on forthcoming US air attacks on Yemen in a private Signal chat group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, the New York Times has reported.

Locals rescue 24 wild sheep trapped in mud in southern Iran

Residents of Bandar Lengeh in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, saved 24 wild sheep (Ovis orientalis) that had become stuck in deep mud at a natural watering hole, local environmental officials reported.

Iran emphasizes substantive sanctions relief, right to enrichment in nuclear talks with US

Following the recent round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States in Rome, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, briefed lawmakers on the outcomes of the talks.

Iran’s envoy in Riyadh: Saudi defense minister’s visit a sovereign move

Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, described the recent visit of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Iran as a significant diplomatic development, signaling a sovereign-level engagement and a broader regional shift toward dialogue and de-escalation.

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of breaking ceasefire

Ukraine and Russia blamed each other on Sunday for breaking a one-day Easter true announced by President Vladimir Putin, with both sides accusing the other of carrying out hundreds of attacks.

Rare Pallas’s cat spotted again in Iran’s Kerman province

A rare sighting of the elusive Pallas’s cat has been reported once more in Iran’s southeastern Kerman province, raising hopes for the species’ conservation in the region.

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire

During a fleeting appearance before thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square for the Vatican’s open-air Easter Sunday mass, Pope Francis urged a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Lebanon President says Beirut waits for ‘right conditions’ to bring all weapons under state control

Beirut will place all weapons under state control, but will wait for the “right conditions” to determine how to execute it, President Joseph Aoun has stated.

US plans to send special envoy to Russia again: CNN

Washington is planning one more meeting between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Russian officials to get Moscow on board with its vision for peace in the Ukraine conflict, CNN has reported, citing an anonymous source.

Israel considers ‘limited’ air attack on Iran: Reuters

Israel is considering a “limited strike” on Iran’s nuclear facilities in the coming months, despite Washington’s refusal to support military action, Reuters has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deliberations come as the second round of the US-Iran negotiations have concluded in Rome, with expert-level talks expected to continue within days in Oman.

Tehran-based newspaper: Majority of Iranians support nuclear deal with US

Iran's Etela'at newspaper has defended ongoing nuclear negotiations with the US, arguing that most Iranians welcome a potential agreement to lift sanctions.

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv to demand return of Hamas-held hostages

Thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday in central Tel Aviv to demand the return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, even at the cost of ending the war in the besieged enclave.

Ukraine proposes extending ceasefire beyond Easter Sunday

If Russia is able to maintain a full ceasefire throughout Easter weekend, Ukraine would like to extend the truce for 30 days, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated.

Kayhan newspaper on Iran-US talks: “Negotiations are good – but not with America”

Iran’s principlist newspaper Kayhan has sharply criticized the recent indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US in Rome, calling Washington untrustworthy and accusing it of bluffing with empty threats.

Iran’s FM: “Cautious optimism” after Rome talks on nuclear deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi described the atmosphere in the indirect talks on Saturday with the US in Rome as "relatively positive," leading to progress on key principles of a potential agreement. However, he cautioned that optimism should remain measured.

US touts “very good progress” in Iran talks

The administration of US President Donald Trump expressed optimism following the high-stakes second round of negotiations with Iranian officials in Rome, pointing to “very good progress.”

Russia announces surprise ‘Easter truce’ with Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has announced an “Easter Truce”, saying that Russian soldiers will stop combat operations from 6 pm Moscow time on Saturday until midnight on Sunday.

Iran, US to proceed with technical talks in Oman within days: Foreign Minister

Delegations from Iran and the US have agreed on a new round of technical negotiations at the level of experts, due to be held in Oman on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi stated after the second round of talks in Italy's Rome on Saturday.

Gaza doctor’s ‘inhumane conditions’ in Israeli detention worsening: Lawyer

Hussam Abu Safiya and other Palestinian prisoners in Israeli-run detention centres are facing increasingly "inhumane conditions" and torture, his lawyer announced.

Iran’s FM: Israel sole obstacle to nuke-free West Asia

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that Israel is the only obstacle to the realization of a nuclear weapons-free West Asia, warning that the regime is fomenting Iranophobia while committing genocide in the region.

British MPs confronted by Israeli settlers during visit to West Bank

Two British MPs were confronted by armed Israeli settlers when visiting the embattled West Bank village of Masafer Yatta, and also witnessed hundreds of settlers storm the revered Al-Aqsa Mosque complex during a six-day visit to the occupied Palestinian territories.